ELEC 5249 - Space Communications Systems

Presents the art of space communications system design around the framework of the link budget and the essential analysis tool of the radio system designer. The budget is examined from theoretical and practical viewpoints. Pointers and motivation for further study in each of the related engineering disciplines are provided. Topics to be examined include satellite orbits, propagation, antennas, noise, modulation, coding and hardware or software. Prereq: Permission of instructor and graduate standing. Cross-listed with ELEC 4249. Semester Hours: 3 to 3